‘Huwag maging kamote’: Marcos reminds motorists to stay cool

Metro Manila, Philippines - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged motorists on Monday, April 14 to stay cool amid the rising incidents of road rage.

In a vlog, Marcos recounted recent road rage cases, including the deadly incident in Antipolo, Rizal in March.

He said a driver’s license is a privilege not a right.

“Tayong lahat ay kailangang sumunod sa batas trapiko, kailangan ang disiplina ay maging responsableng mga Pilipino sa lansangan, huwag maging kamote masyado nang marami yan. Ang lisensya sa pagmamaneho ay isang pribilehiyo at hindi ito karapatan,” he said.

“Kailangang mag-ingat sa pananalita, nagtitimpi at pinipili ang kapayapaan. Ang lahat ay napapag-usapan nang maayos at malumanay,” the president added.

[Translation: We all need to follow traffic laws, discipline is necessary for us to be responsible Filipinos on the road. Don’t be reckless. There are already too many like that. The license to drive is a privilege not a right…One must be careful with their words, staying composed and choosing peace. Everything can be talked about orderly and soberly.]

Marcos reminded motorists to pack extra patience when driving.

He also urged witnesses of road rage incidents to intervene and help de-escalate the situation rather than taking videos.

“Ituring na nating meron tayong tungkulin na panatilihin ang kapayapaan sa paligid natin,” said Marcos.

[Translation: Let’s consider it our duty to maintain peace in our surroundings.]

Millions of travelers will likely hit the road to take advantage of the long holiday from Maundy Thursday (April 17) to Easter Sunday (April 20).

NewsWatch Plus correspondent Lance Mejico contributed to this report